For my third blog post I wanted to focus on the symptoms of alcohol abuse because it is such a common problem that occurs in people's life, and often times they don't notice that the abuse is happening, especially on college campuses. In a lot of cases it is easier for close friends and families to notice that alcohol abuse is occurring rather than the person that is abusing the alcohol. Some symptoms that are easier to detect include alcohol use interfering with school work due to being hung over, drinking knowing that you are driving some sort of heavy machinery without caring that your vision could be impaired, blackouts, injuries due to alcohol use, and consuming alcohol knowing that it could potentially worsen preexisting conditions a person may have. There is a very fine line between alcohol abuse and addiction to alcohol, being able to detect these symptoms can help yourself or someone you care about before an addiction becomes present. Overlooking these symptoms can cause a person to go off into a spiral of binge drinking and addiction. The symptoms are used ad warning signs that a person's mental and physical health can be in danger as well as their relationships they have in their lives. This is why it is extremely important to be very observant of not only yourself but your loved one when it comes to consuming alcohol. If you notice that your or your family members or friends are drinking more than usual or prioritizing alcohol over things that should actually matter confront them or seek help for yourself. Having a big support system around to help a person dealing with alcohol abuse is very important, because it shows them that they have people in their lives who care about them and especially their safety and health.
Works Cited
“Stages of Alcoholism: Signs of Early, Chronic & End.” American Addiction Centers, americanaddictioncenters.org/alcoholism-treatment/stages/.
I would like to point out, you mentioning that alcohol abuse and addiction are not the same. Although the line is fine, they are two entirely separate conditions. I think a lot of people do not understand that there is indeed a difference between alcohol abuse and addiction. I also think you did a great job mentioning the warning signs and talking about ways to help those struggling by offering a well known support system. Great and informative read!
ReplyDeleteGood blog post! I learned a lot and it was very informative. I believe alcohol abuse is a huge problem in our society today. It is important to notice that alcohol abuse and alcohol addiction are different things. Alcohol abuse can lead to other problems such as, dropping out of school, relationship and family problems, becoming sick, etc. I think you did a great job of mentioning symptoms and warning signs.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting post. Being at college is a time where you see a lot of social interactions happening with alcohol. I think it is great that you listed some signs and symptoms about alcohol abuse as it could definitely help a lot of individuals recognize it in college. I have heard of some of these signs before, and the more I review it, the more I realize just how serious alcohol abuse can be.
ReplyDeleteAlcohol abuse is a problem everywhere you look. Being at college, drinking a lot is something that happens and we see a lot. I think that the symptoms you posted were smart and know people what goes on.
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